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The following navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. Left and right arrows move through main tier links and expand / close menus in sub tiers. Up and Down arrows will open main tier menus and toggle through sub tier links. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items.

CTA to Provide Extra Service for Weekend Events

November 27, 2015

The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for customers traveling to upcoming events throughout Chicago. Additional service will be provided to accommodate customers heading to the Illinois vs. Northwestern game at Soldier Field and the upcoming events at the United Center.

Customers are advised to allow extra travel time.

United Center Events

The CTA will operate the #19 United Center Express for customers attending upcoming events at the United Center:

Extra service from #19 Express buses will leave from Michigan and Randolph beginning approximately two hours before the start of each event. After each event, #19 Express buses will await customers on the north side of the United Center eastbound on Madison near Gate 3. Extra #19 Express bus service will conclude approximately one hour after each event.

Rail Service:

CTA’s Ashland/Lake station served by Green and Pink lines is just a few blocks northeast of the United Center. Customers exiting at the station can transfer to #9 Ashland buses or simply walk a few blocks to the stadium. Customers taking the Blue Line can get to the United Center by exiting at the Illinois Medical District station and walking a few blocks north to the United Center.

Illinois vs. Northwestern Game

The Illinois Fighting Illini will play the Northwestern Wildcats at Soldier Field this Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

The CTA will provide additional service on the #130 Museum Campus and #146 Inner Drive/Michigan Express routes for customers heading to the game. Additional service will begin at approximately 11 a.m. and continue until one hour after the game ends.